The Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School community is seeking a passionate, innovative, and student-centered Grade 5 Mathematics Teacher to join our award-winning school. Wintergreen was recognized by Magnet Schools of America and is committed to providing students with an engaging educational experience rooted in arts integration, restorative practices, and academic excellence.
At Wintergreen, our vision is to provide all students with a safe and nurturing environment that immerses each student in the arts, grounds them in restorative practices, and engages their minds to ensure academic and personal success.
As a member of our Grade 5 team, the Mathematics Teacher will inspire students to develop strong mathematical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and confidence as learners. Teachers collaborate closely to design engaging learning experiences that promote conceptual understanding, mathematical discourse, and real-world application. Through rigorous instruction and meaningful connections across disciplines, students are challenged to think critically, persevere through complex tasks, and view mathematics as a tool for understanding the world around them.
Candidates with experience or interest in arts integration, project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and STEAM education are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate:
- Demonstrates strong content knowledge of elementary mathematics and best practices in mathematics instruction.
- Creates a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and productive struggle.
- Uses a variety of instructional strategies to support conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application of mathematical concepts.
- Analyzes student data to inform instruction and accelerate student growth.
- Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Integrates opportunities for critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world learning experiences.
- Implements restorative practices to build positive relationships and foster a strong classroom community.
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues, families, and support staff to ensure student success.
- Demonstrates a commitment to educating the whole child.
At Wintergreen, all educators are committed to ensuring that every student leaves our school prepared with the inspiration to
creAte, collaboRate, communicaTe, and diScover their passion through innovation and the ARTS, as reflected in our mission statement.
Endorsement, Education, and Experience Requirements - Successful candidates must possess strong instructional practices, excellent classroom management skills, and a commitment to student achievement.
- Experience teaching upper elementary mathematics and supporting diverse learners is preferred.
- Knowledge of standards-based instruction, mathematical discourse, and data-driven decision-making is highly desirable.
- Connecticut State Certification 305 (Elementary Education) or other appropriate Connecticut certification required.
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
External candidates should apply online at ACES. Internal candidates should apply through the "Careers at ACES" portal.
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